Rep. Ann Wagner on Reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act

"This legislation will ensure federal dollars go towards areas with 'high-intensity child sex trafficking' and prioritizes prevention education programs that focus on how social media is used to groom and entice children. These efforts are crucial to not only rescuing victims, but also ensuring vulnerable individuals are aware of the potential dangers online and in communities throughout the country. Also included in this bill is a program that will help give survivors the tools they need to restart their lives, whether it is assistance with education, job-skills and vocational training, or financial literacy. I have worked with numerous survivors throughout my time in Congress, and one of the most important issues for these brave individuals is breaking the cycle of exploitation that traps victims in such horrifying situations. This bill gives survivors vital support on which they can rely."